Monday, November 29, 2021: Life Sciences

A bipartisan group of 61 House members scolded the Biden administration for repealing a rule that would have required Medicare to pay for any medical device deemed as a “breakthrough” by the FDA. The CMS said that although the FDA reviews breakthrough...

Monday, November 29, 2021: Life Sciences

BioNTech SE and Moderna Inc. are adjusting their COVID-19 vaccines to fight the omicron variant. BioNTech said it could have a new version of its shot ready within 100 days. The drugmakers are starting development as research continues on whether new shots are needed...

Monday, November 29, 2021: Health IT

The Department of Health and Human Services warned health systems about the possibility of “zero-day attacks,” which occur when hackers weaponize an unknown flaw in a system and are often financially motivated. HHS said one vulnerability can put millions...

Monday, November 29, 2021: D.C. News

The Supreme Court is set to hear arguments tomorrow in a case seeking to reverse cuts to the 340B Drug Program. The plaintiffs contend that if the court allows the rule to stand, “340B providers will be forced to eliminate or dramatically curtail some crucial programs...

Monday, November 29, 2021: D.C. News

President Biden will give an update on the U.S. response to the Omicron variant today. Two senior health officials said it’s likely that the variant is already present in the United States despite not being detected yet. According to Dr. Anthony Fauci, U.S....